Lanny Daryel Pugh

Lanny Daryel “Buster” Pugh, 68, of Bennett passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Durham. A memorial service will be held on June 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Bennett Baptist Church.

Buster was born in Chatham County on April 19, 1957 to Willard and Lucy Phillips Pugh. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Appalachian State University and worked in restaurant management. He was an accomplished artist and painter. He enjoyed country music and gardening. He loved his family and the time spent with them.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Pugh.

His survived by his wife, Laurie Mason Pugh, of the home; step-sons, Andrew Weaver (Rakayla), of Painsville, OH, Stephen Reeves, of Vass, NC and Michael Clowser, of Seven Lakes, NC; sister, Lili Ellen Onufryk (John), of Clarks Summit, PA; grandchildren, Izabella Ann, Gabriel, Mason and Dominic; nephews, Jonathan Onufryk and Sean Onufryk and a host of family and friends.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com.

Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Pugh Family.